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Buying your first restaurant can be an exciting prospect, particularly if you've always wanted to run your own hospitality business.

We know how many of you entrepreneurs and business owners require a bit of extra finance in order to secure their business purchase. We also know that securing this financing is... Read More

Harness the power of Black Friday by optimising your website for peak traffic, enhanced user experience, and compelling sales strategies...Read More.

The Bank of England base rate or simply, Bank Rate, is the most important interest rate in the UK, set by our Monetary Policy Committee...Read More.

Thinking about selling your business? Our complete UK guide explains valuations, finding buyers, negotiations, due diligence and completion.

The Autumn Budget has brought changes for business owners, but if you're considering selling, there's still plenty of reason to look ahead with confidence. The key is understanding your options and giving yourself time to prepare.

Selling your business is a major decision—and one of the first things any buyer will want to know is: why are you selling? Understanding and clearly communicating your motivation isn’t just i

When it comes to selling a business, there are several common mistakes that sellers often make. These pitfalls can be easily avoided with the right preparation, planning, and advice.

Discover how to get the best price when selling your business. From preparing your accounts to negotiating offers, here's what UK owners should know.

Discover how data-driven decision making can revolutionise your business and propel you towards success. Learn the key elements and benefits of DDDM to navigate the competitive landscape...Re

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of customer retention, discuss why it is vital for business success...Read More.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and for small businesses, it's a crucial time to boost sales and end the year on a high note...Read More.

In the world of business, we often focus on the tangible assets: the factories, the equipment, the land. However, there is a world of value that is often hidden from plain sight - the world o

Transitioning the ownership of a business is a significant step that requires careful planning and execution...Read More.

Writing effective email marketing campaigns is crucial for engaging your audience, driving conversions...Read More.

If you’re thinking about buying or starting a business and your funding choice is a loan, you need to start preparing...Read More.

A quick business sale is an owner's dream – but how do we make it happen? Although it’s very difficult to determine how quickly your business will sell...Read More.

Buying or selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning, research, and access to the right resources...Read More.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) should be a highly important aspect of your workplace, providing a comfortable and safe environment for your employees...Read More.

In recent months, house prices have fallen from the record peak last year, making many business owners wonder if now is the right time to buy a property...Read More.

In the United Kingdom, Value Added Tax (VAT) is a key aspect of the country's taxation system...Read More.

Effective market research comes with many benefits for your business, especially when conducting such research for a small business...Read More.

Today’s market sees many businesses face the difficulties of overly saturated industries and large rates of competition...Read More.

Selling a business can be a complex and challenging endeavour, but with the right sales techniques, you can navigate this process with confidence...Read More.

Black Friday is a busy time for businesses, so it's important to have a plan in place for customer service. In this blog post, we'll share some Black Friday customer service tips for business

SMEs remain the backbone of UK business At the start of 2025, there were an estimated 5.7 million private-sector businesses in the UK, with SMEs accounting for virtually all of them. Together, SMEs employed almost 17 million people and generated approximately £2.83 trillion in turnover.

How are UK small businesses and freelancers performing in 2026? We look at confidence, costs, growth and what it means for business owners.

Energy costs remain a significant pressure for UK SMEs in 2026, even though the market looks very different from the extreme volatility seen a few years ago.. Read more

How UK SMEs Are Coping With Inflation in 2026 Inflation remains a major concern for UK SMEs in 2026

Employer National Insurance remains a significant payroll cost for UK businesses in 2026.

Entrepreneurial interest remains strong in the UK, with large numbers of people still considering starting a business of their own....Read More

The biggest tax change affecting many small business owners in 2026 is the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

UK businesses are showing signs of growth in 2026, but the outlook remains cautious rather than strongly expansionary.

The UK government has recently announced several initiatives, which aim to help small businesses bid and win more government contracts...Read More

Higher wages don't have to mean lower profits. For UK small businesses, 2026 could be a good time to review how they operate

Discover how independent businesses are reshaping the UK high street in 2026, creating opportunities for owners, entrepreneurs and business buyers.

The government’s 1.25 per cent increase in national insurance will costs businesses up to £3.5bn to match employee contributions, economists have warned...Read More

Recent staff shortages in shops and restaurants, due to the effects of Brexit and Covid, are set to push wages up by an average of 2.9 per cent in 2022...Read More

The Commercial Tenants Association is calling on the government to use an alternative strategy to deal with commercial rent debt. The communities secretary is facing...Read More

Small business owners and employees are set to pay an extra 1% on national insurance contributions due to a growing social care problem. The government is currently...Read More

Working from home and data are set to transform small businesses and SME owners need to prepare to remain ahead of the trends. According to futurist Andrew Grill...Read More

Non-essential international travel has been legal since 17th May, however, with so few countries on the green list, the destinations where travellers can visit...Read More

Ahead of the much-anticipated Friends Reunion episode next week, we couldn’t help but wonder what happened to Gunther once the main gang had all moved on...Read More

There is good news for thousands of pub and restaurant owners across the UK, after the reopening of hospitality on Monday. The sales of drinks have soared and have even...Read More

On Friday 5th March we were joined by Gary King, an expert in helping frustrated business owners to stop dithering & take the next steps to greater focus, clarity & results. We talked through

There is good news for small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing industry - it has been announced that this sector will receive an £8million boost help these... Read More

Autumn Budget 2026: What UK Business Owners Should Watch.... Read More

On Friday 5th February, we were joined by Alex Chisnall to run through the best ways to maximise your business's value. Alex was a mentor with Virgin Startup, helping Sir Richard... Read More

Selling a business is a major milestone—and for most, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So, it’s completely normal to feel uncertain or even nervous about where to begin. Here’s how we at Intelligent help make the journey smoother.

When selling your business, getting the best price is often the top priority. But what does the "best price" really mean? It can differ from one business owner to another.

Selling your business is a major decision—and one of the first things any buyer will want to know is: why are you selling? Understanding and clearly communicating your motivation isn’t just i

Selling your business is a big decision—and one that often comes with uncertainty, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

If you're a business owner thinking about selling, one of the first questions you’ve likely asked yourself is: Will my business actually sell? The short answer is yes—if it's a good business.

When it comes to selling a business, there are several common mistakes that sellers often make. These pitfalls can be easily avoided with the right preparation, planning, and advice.